Uncover the natural beauty and fabulous food and wine of Waiheke Island at your own pace, with this 5-day, self-guided walking tour of the Te Ara Hura Track.

Located 40-minutes by ferry from Auckland, Waiheke Island is bigger than you think! It’s the second largest island in the Hauraki Gulf – over 200-kilometres (124mi) long and teeming with pristine beaches, coastal headlands, seaside villages, olive groves and vineyards. The 100-kilometre (62mi) Te Ara Hura Walk is the ultimate Waiheke experience, taking you right around the island from the bustling west to the remote east, stopping at the best wineries and local producers along the way.

Over 5 thrilling days, traverse the Te Ara Hura with an experienced and knowledgeable local guide, in 15-25-kilometre segments. Each morning, you will be transported to the start point for the day and you will be picked up at the end and returned to your accommodation. You’ll meander along cliff tops, down to the beaches and into cool enclaves of native forest. You’ll even explore a secret World War II fortress, complete with underground tunnels! Along the way, you’ll have detailed maps and notes to help you learn about the island’s flora and fauna, as well as the Maori and European history of the island and the Hauraki Gulf. You’ll also discover the vibrant Waiheke Island community, with its artists, vineyards and ambitious conservation projects.

This 5-day, self-guided walk includes 4 nights’ accommodation at an apartment on Onetangi Beach twin share. Personalised itinerary, maps, and ferries to and from Auckland are included. All meals provided.

Experience everything Waiheke Island has to offer on the Te Ara Hura Track. This 100-kilometre walk will inspire you!

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Explore Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast, with this action-packed 11-day cruise aboard the luxurious Coral Discoverer. This package is perfect for those wanting to experience Tasmania’s national parks, convict heritage and historic sites in slow pace – and in style.

Tasmania’s East Coast, with its dramatic cliffs, white sandy beaches, and azure waters, offers a completely different Australian coastal experience. Unlike on mainland Australia, in Tasmania, you will feel like you are the first person to leave a footprint.

Embarking from Hobart’s Princes Wharf, this unforgettable cruise aboard Coral Discoverer showcases the highlights of Tasmania’s East Coast. Learn about Tasmania’s maritime heritage at Port Huon in the heart of the fertile Huon Valley. Journey to the edge of the world at Port Davey, the last point of land before Antarctica. Walk along the dramatic coastal cliffs of Fluted Cape on Bruny Island. Visit Maria Island and the Port Arthur historic site learn about Tasmania’s fascinating convict heritage. Cap it all off with a stroll beneath the pink granite mountains of Freycinet National Park. Here, you will find the iconic Wineglass Bay, one of the world’s best beaches.

Throughout your journey, choose the shore excursions that suit you: hiking, kayaking, museum tours and more. Alternatively, if you wish to stay on board during the day and simply enjoy the scenery you are welcome to do so. After the day’s exertions, retire to Coral Discoverer’s panoramic Xplorer bar and recharge with some of Tasmania’s famous food and wine.

This once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise includes 10-nights aboard Coral Discoverer on a twin share basis. This luxurious 72 passenger vessel is purpose-built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to reach some of Australia’s most remote and rarely visited coastlines, while her tender vessel, Xplorer, can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to rivers and beaches.

All meals are included onboard. The approach to cuisine is about simplicity and generosity, creating dishes bursting with flavour made from fresh ingredients sourced locally and sustainably wherever possible. Activities and experiences are also included as per the itinerary. An expert crew are at your service at all times.

Experience Tasmania’s best national parks and historic sites, with this 11-day cruise aboard the luxurious Coral Discoverer. Surely there isn’t a better way to explore Tasmania’s coast!

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The Bay of Fires Lodge is built among the wilderness, surrounded by Mt William National Park and used exclusively for the Bay of Fires Lodge Walk. Set 40metres above the sea upon a hilltop, enjoy stunning views up and down the pristine white sandy beaches. Combining simplicity of design with comfort and warmth, take in the views on the large timber deck, feel connected to nature within the beautifully appointed glass pavilions, indulge in delicious meals prepared with fresh local produce, accompanied with fine Tasmanian Wines and relax and rejuvenate after your day of walking.

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historic viaducts, and potential encounters with endangered New Zealand wildlife infuse this pure Middle-earth experience. This moderate to hard walk will definitely delight wilderness lovers and challenge the seasoned hiker.

South Island's dramatic southern extremity has an ‘edge of the world' quality. Hump Ridge track is a wilderness treasure set in a bizarre sculptured landscape of house-sized rock tors, icy alpine tarns and weird limestone formations. Walking the Hump Ridge Track is a life-changing experience. The physical exertion will challenge but the rewards will take your breath away.

You'll enjoy a short helicopter flight to take you across Te Waewae Bay and heli-pack your pack (max 15kg) up the hill on Day 1. Wooden boardwalks ease your passage on the climb to the Hump Ridge. At 1000m, you feel ‘on top of the world’. The summit has a Lord of the Rings atmosphere and offers panoramic views of southern Fiordland and Stewart Island.

The next day is a steep descent following to a fascinating coastline where you trek along an old logging tramway that crosses mighty viaducts, including Percy Burn, the largest surviving wooden trestle bridge in the world.

The final section is a pleasant ramble along marine terraces clothed in some of the last remaining virgin beech in Waitutu Forest.

The walk is led by highly knowledgeable and experienced guides. Along the way your experienced local guide will bring to life the diversity of the landscape, vegetation, wildlife and captivating stories of historic viaducts and early pioneering families. At every stage your tour will be enhanced by the knowledge and passion of the field guides who work tirelessly to ensure each guest is safe, engaged and well fed. 

At the end of each day, you'll return to your cosy backcountry lodges in superb locations, and enjoy 3 courses dinners.

Adventure into the harsh but spellbindingly beautiful surrounds of the South Island’s Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track. This challenging and incredibly rewarding experience will be an adventure you remember forever.

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Get a glimpse of the best of Fiordland in just 4 days on this thrilling adventure. Hike four world-famous tracks, including Milford, Routeburn, and Lake Marian, with a heli-hike on the Kepler Track. Cap it off with a Milford Sound scenic cruise, all while soaking in Fiordland’s awe-inspiring landscapes—lush forests, crystal-clear lakes, towering mountains, and vast fiords. This unforgettable journey combines the region’s finest sights into one perfect itinerary.

Your journey begins in Queenstown, where a helicopter sweeps you away to Luxmore Hut for a thrilling alpine adventure, with the option to summit nearby peaks. Next, hike the breathtaking Key Summit on the Routeburn Track, offering panoramic vistas of the Southern Alps. Continue your exploration on the Milford Track, wandering through lush rainforest to the stunning Giant Gate Waterfall, before a scenic cruise through the majestic cliffs and waterfalls of Milford Sound. Finish your adventure with a guided trek to Lake Marian, an alpine jewel nestled in a valley surrounded by snow-dusted peaks. Each evening, return to Te Anau for rest, then enjoy a seamless transfer back to Queenstown, completing an extraordinary journey of adventure, natural beauty, and unforgettable views.

This tour includes 3 nights' accommodation in a luxury hotel on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expense), daily guided walks, a helicopter flight for Kepler Track hiking, water taxis for all hikes, a Milford Sound Scenic Cruise, return transport to/from Queenstown and Te Anau accommodation pickup and drop-off as well as all meals and trail snacks.

Taste the very best of Fiordland on this extraordinary adventure showcasing the very best of New Zealand’s Great Walks that will leave you wanting more.

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Experience the best of the Kimberley on a 13-day guided walking and camping adventure. Discover iconic highlights like the Gibb River Road, El Questro Wilderness Park, Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), plus stunning gorges, waterfalls, and swimming holes. Perfect for those seeking fresh air, adventure, and the beauty of the Australian outback.

Departing from Broome, set out with a group of maximum 15 travellers to discover the Kimberley: one of the oldest and largest landscapes in the world and one of the last wilderness frontiers. This 13-day journey combines unforgettable hikes with scenic drives through the Kimberley’s most famous landmarks. Explore the rugged landscapes of the Gibb River Road, trek through El Questro’s wilderness, and visit the towering rock formations of the Bungle Bungles. Enjoy the guidance of an experienced leader as you travel in a custom-built 4WD coach designed for comfort and safety.

At the end of each day, relax and unwind in some of the Kimberley’s most picturesque campsites. Nights 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 & 12 Camping in National Parks and on Cattle Stations involves dome tents (single/twinshare), stretcher beds with fitted sheets & sleeping mats. Pease bring your own pillow. Some on site ablutions have hot showers and flush toilets however on some nights the ablution facilities can be very basic. Nights 8 & 9 Enjoy a break with two nights in a Motel in Kununurra.

Leave no stone unturned from the sea to the savannah on this once-in-a-lifetime 13-day Kimberley walk. The unspoilt, rugged landscapes on this sunburnt country will leave you breathless. Fresh air, stunning landscapes, and lasting memories await!

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The Coral I & II represent a stunning pair of sister yachts, exuding elegance and comfort for your Galápagos cruise expeditions. Their captivating social spaces span three decks, seamlessly blending both outdoor and indoor environments, providing you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an intimate expedition at your own pace. With respective capacities for 36 and 20 guests, these vessels offer expansive open deck areas featuring a jacuzzi, offering the ultimate in relaxation as you cruise through the Galápagos islands. The interiors have been thoughtfully curated to emulate the ambiance of a private yacht, creating a snug and inviting atmosphere. The onboard restaurant presents a delectable array of Ecuadorian and international cuisine, even extending to a BBQ dinner experience on the open-air Moon Deck. Whether for charter groups or individual adventurers, the Coral I & II promise an exceptional blend of excitement and comfort.

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Xugana Lagoon is widely recognised as the most spectacular permanent water site in the Okavango Delta, which itself is Africa’s largest andmost awe-inspiring oasis. Owing to its remote delta location, Xugana Island Lodge is a year round water paradise offering you to experience the beauty of the Okavango Delta with its myriad of deep waterways, open floodplains and diverse wildlife inhabitants. Accommodation is lavish in 8 elevated thatch chalets facing the lagoon and featuring spacious ensuite bathrooms, private viewing decks, hedonistic beds, and Livingston décor. Pamper your palates with zestful flavours of sensational cuisines crafted by seasoned chefs at the Boma and its outdoor dining area under an ebony and African tree Mangosteen canopy, offering spectacular views of the calm lagoon. The lodge boasts a spacious and cosy living room for laid-back comfort after a rewarding hectic day of adventure, including a swimming pool within the island’s mature gardens for invigorating laps. The camp is a bee-hive of activities all year round, especially water-based activities that involve exploring the delta on canoe or motorboat, fishing, sighting hippos and terrific plant species, and beholding the magnificence of the channels and unraveled islands. Game viewing is thrilling via game drives on the dry tracts of land on the island. Guided walking safaris to see the wildlife, sunset cruises, night game drives, bird watching, and helicopter flights for jaw-dropping panoramic views of the world’s largest inland delta are on the menu of adrenaline-pumping activities here. Sensational experiences and memories are all for the taking on the Xugana Island Lodge.

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MULTI-TRIP PROMOTION Save 10% on each expedition when you book two or more selected expeditions in 2023, and a whopping 30% on each expedition when you book two or more in 2024. This promotion is combinable with Free Single Supplement. Not combinable with any other offers or incentives. Based on availability. Expeditions must sail in the same calendar year. Additional terms and conditions apply*.

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Fall in love with wild and uncontrolled nature in this revolutionary voyage siting picturesque vistas and scintillating sceneries of imposing landmarks. Sail the legendary Northwest Passage in Canada aboard the opulent Ocean Endeavour, learning the vast cultural diversity and discovering untamed wildlife on this 17-day small ship voyage.

Your exciting expedition begins with a charter flight from Toronto Canada (at own expense) where you’ll transfer by zodiac to Kangerlussuaq and step aboard Ocean Endeavour. Sail down the impressive Kangerlussuaq fjord with towering dark mountains flanking each side as you sail across the Arctic circle to the residents at the foxholes in expedition Sisimiut. Cruise its complex waterways and feast your senses to the glacial wonders and island delights as you take a step further to widen your horizon with the ways of the modern Inuit, Dorset, Saqqaq and Thule cultures. Peruse the ginormous icebergs and ice-strewn waterways filled with exuberant marine life and seabirds. Hike pristine landscapes and surreal tundras like the Kalaallit Nunaat tundra, Devon Island. Visit iconic landmarks as you take on Prince Regent inlet, Greenland's western coast, historic Davis Straits, and Baffin Bay. Experience the ways of the Indigenous Inuit people with cultural extravaganza, storytelling, and creative arts. Finally, retrace the steps of sir Franklin in his failed expedition on Beechey island. Learn, explore, and encounter real and untamed Northwest passages before disembarking this memorable expedition in Kugluktuk (Coppermine). Transfer by zodiac to shore where you’ll embark on a charter flight (at own expense) to Yellowknife, NT, Canada.

Each day is a personal voyage of discovery. Enrich your knowledge with hand-picked experts as you join them on deck searching for wildlife, share daily meals for in-depth personal conversations, participate in workshops, attend presentations, and Learn on the land. Fill your days getting off the ship and into thrilling zodiac adventures in the search for wildlife, remote coastlines, and outport communities to where the action is as you experience these natural splendours at their fullest.

The luxury Ocean Endeavour is the perfect vessel for expedition cruising. Outfitted with twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, multiple lounges, and a panoramic top deck observation platform, she is purpose-built for passenger experiences in remote environments. The Ocean Endeavour boasts a 1B ice class, enabling her to explore throughout the polar summers. Each day, your onboard and onshore programming is thoughtfully planned to make the most of the local environment. From strolling, hiking, wildlife viewing, touring, historic sites, zodiac cruising and visiting local communities. Create your adventures and explore at your own pace by choosing activities that best suit you. Attend onboard educational offerings, whisk away with a great book in the library or unwind in the pool, two saunas and a hot tub for sweeping views. From dance to polar plunges, from concerts to theme parties, your voyage is filled with adventure at every turn.

This luxury package includes 16 nights’ accommodation aboard the Ocean Endeavour on a twin-share basis. All onboard meals are included with afternoon tea and snacks all around. All guided activities, zodiac excursions, exploration jackets, interactive workshops, and expert voyagers who will guide and passionately create the best adventures for you will be available throughout the trip.

Retrace the historic steps of the European explorers through the explosive Northwest passage. Soak in the Arctic breeze, learn, and explore the surreal expanse in this extraordinary voyage through unmatched regions.

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Treat yourself to a Top End outback safari and a tropical island escape, with this unforgettable 5-day package that will show you the best of both worlds including the Tiwi Islands, one of the Territory’s best kept secrets.

Commencing in Darwin, head 1.5-hours north to Top End Safari Camp for a truly unique outback experience. Experience the thrill of an airboat ride through pristine river systems. Birdwatch and look out for native wildlife on a billabong cruise. Get the ultimate bird’s eye view with a scenic helicopter flight over the floodplains. Get up close to wild crocodiles on Australia’s only nature-based croc safe pool. Enjoy a gourmet BBQ beneath a blanket of stars. These are just some of the activities and experiences that will stay with you.

Next, it’s time to discover the Top End’s very own island paradise. Often referred to as the ‘Islands of Smiles’, the Tiwi Islands are home to Tiwi Island Retreat, a fresh, beachside resort located on the secluded South West Coast of Bathurst Island. From relaxing by the pool to amazing outback adventures, world-renowned fishing and Indigenous art and cultural tours, Tiwi Island Retreat offers something for everyone. But get in fast, this little-known island won’t stay secret for long!

This unique 5-day package includes 4-nights’ accommodation in Darwin, the Top End Safari Camp and the Tiwi Islands on a twin share basis. Everything is organised for you: meals, transfers, activities and experiences. All that’s left for you to do is decide which sea creature – Barramundi or mud crabs – to chase on your private Tiwi Islands fishing adventure.

Discover the best of the Top End’s outback and islands with this thrilling 5-day package. This package is the perfect combination of action and relaxation.

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